How Do You Spell IMPERSONATE?

Pronunciation: [ɪmpˈɜːsənˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "impersonate" is spelled as /ɪmˈpɜːsəneɪt/ in IPA phonetic transcription. This word is made up of the prefix "im-" meaning "not" or "without", the root word "person" referring to an individual, and the suffix "-ate" which denotes the action of doing something. When pronounced, the stress falls on the second syllable. To impersonate someone means to act or pretend to be that person, often for comedic or criminal purposes. Proper spelling is important in communicating ideas and expressing oneself effectively.

IMPERSONATE Meaning and Definition

1. Impersonate is a verb that refers to the act of pretending to be someone else, often imitating their appearance, mannerisms, or behavior. This can involve assuming another person's identity in order to deceive or trick others into believing that one is the person being impersonated.

   The impersonation can be done with various intentions, including for entertainment purposes, such as in theatrical performances, where actors impersonate famous personalities. However, it can also be used with malicious intent, as in cases of fraud or identity theft, where individuals may impersonate others to gain access to personal information, commit illegal activities, or deceive others for personal gain.

   Impersonating someone involves attempting to replicate their physical appearance, voice, or character traits in order to convince others of one's false identity. This may involve wearing costumes, using make-up, adopting specific accents or vocal patterns, or studying the person being impersonated to mimic their mannerisms and behavior convincingly.

   Impersonation can have legal consequences, as it often involves deceiving others or infringing upon someone's identity rights. Laws and regulations are in place to protect individuals from impersonation and related offenses. These laws aim to uphold privacy, maintain the trust and safety of individuals, and prevent fraudulent activities that may harm others. Overall, impersonate is a versatile term that describes the act of imitating another person, whether for entertainment purposes, personal gain, or with malicious intent.

2. To personify; to ascribe the qualities of a person to; to represent things as persons.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for IMPERSONATE *

• impersanate 50%
• impersenate 50%

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Other Common Misspellings for IMPERSONATE

• impersonaters
• impersinates
• inpersonate
• impersonalbe
• impersonater
• impersonable
• imporsonate
• impersinate
• impasionate
• impercenate
• impersinatte
• imporsenate
• imersanate
• Imebrionate
• Impashonate

Etymology of IMPERSONATE

The word "impersonate" originated from Latin roots. It comes from the combination of the Latin prefix "in-" meaning "not" or "without", and the Latin word "persona", which originally referred to a theatrical mask. In ancient Roman theater, actors wore masks to represent different characters and convey their roles. Over time, "persona" extended its meaning to include the character or role itself. Hence, "impersonate" means to assume or imitate the appearance, behavior, or character of someone else, often with the intention to deceive or entertain.

Similar spelling words for IMPERSONATE

• impersonal,
• imperforate,
• imperious,
• imprisoned,
• impermanent,
• impersonation,
• Ambrosinette,
• impermanence,
• impersonator,
• Impersonated,
• impertinently,
• imprisonment,
• impertinent,
• ampersand,
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• imperatively,
• Ambrosinetta,
• impermanency,
• emprisoned,
• improper,
• impertinence,
• imperative,
• dis-imprisoned,
• amperzand,
• imprison,
• imperativeness,
• imperato.

Conjugate verb Impersonate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have impersonated

you would have impersonated

he/she/it would have impersonated

we would have impersonated

they would have impersonated

I would have impersonate

you would have impersonate

he/she/it would have impersonate

we would have impersonate

they would have impersonate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been impersonating

you would have been impersonating

he/she/it would have been impersonating

we would have been impersonating

they would have been impersonating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would impersonate

you would impersonate

he/she/it would impersonate

we would impersonate

they would impersonate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be impersonating

you would be impersonating

he/she/it would be impersonating

we would be impersonating

they would be impersonating

FUTURE

I will impersonate

you will impersonate

he/she/it will impersonate

we will impersonate

they will impersonate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be impersonating

you will be impersonating

he/she/it will be impersonating

we will be impersonating

they will be impersonating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have impersonated

you will have impersonated

he/she/it will have impersonated

we will have impersonated

they will have impersonated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been impersonating

you will have been impersonating

he/she/it will have been impersonating

we will have been impersonating

they will have been impersonating

IMPERATIVE

you impersonate

we let´s impersonate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to impersonate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was impersonating

you were impersonating

he/she/it was impersonating

we were impersonating

they were impersonating

PAST PARTICIPLE

impersonated

PAST PERFECT

I had impersonated

you had impersonated

he/she/it had impersonated

we had impersonated

they had impersonated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been impersonating

you had been impersonating

he/she/it had been impersonating

we had been impersonating

they had been impersonating

PRESENT

I impersonate

you impersonate

he/she/it impersonates

we impersonate

they impersonate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am impersonating

you are impersonating

he/she/it is impersonating

we are impersonating

they are impersonating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

impersonating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have impersonated

you have impersonated

he/she/it has impersonated

we have impersonated

they have impersonated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been impersonating

you have been impersonating

he/she/it has been impersonating

we have been impersonating

they have been impersonating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it impersonate

SIMPLE PAST

I impersonated

you impersonated

he/she/it impersonated

we impersonated

they impersonated